Chemistry

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Chemistry

Become a teacher and inspire students to investigate the properties, composition, and structure of matter. Work for a pharmaceutical company and help develop new drugs to cure life-threatening diseases. Conduct chemical analyses at an industrial research lab. As a chemistry major at BVU, you’ll study the principal areas of modern chemistry, and learn to apply your skills to a variety of careers and contemporary challenges.

Through your studies, you will learn to think creatively, solve complex problems, and perform detailed analyses. Early on, you will put theory into practice through challenging coursework, internships and hands-on applications using cutting-edge equipment. You will also have the opportunity to carry out an extended research project in collaboration with highly qualified faculty, participate in a summer research experience at a major research institution, and present research at local and regional professional science meetings. There are two tracks in chemistry at BVU – professional and liberal arts – allowing you to solidify your strengths, customize your career path, or continue on to graduate or professional school. The chemistry program also offers teaching licensure for grades 5-12.

Student must take sufficient chemistry electives at the 300/400 level to reach the 55 credit hours required by the major. ENVS 312 may be used to obtain 4 credit hours of chemistry electives. BCHM 401 (Introductory Biochemistry) may be used to obtain three of the hours of chemistry electives. No more than 3 credits total of CHEM 300 or 495 may be applied toward the chemistry major.

Sufficient chemistry electives at the 300/400 level to reach the 42 credit hours required by the major. ENVS 312 may be used to obtain 4 credit hours of chemistry electives. BCHM 401 (Introductory Biochemistry) may NOT be used to obtain three of the hours of chemistry electives. No more than 3 credits total of CHEM 300 or CHEM 495 may be applied toward the chemistry major.

Minor: 20 credit hours

CHEM 151 General Chemistry I

CHEM 152 General Chemistry II

CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 311 Analytical Chemistry

4 credit hours of chemistry electives

Major in Chemistry with Teaching Licensure (5-12)

Only science education students. Must have 12 credit hours at 300/400 level. 30 credit hours in science with 24 hours in chemistry including:

The Science of Grilling

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